What Is The Prognosis For A Bladder Infection While On Antibiotics?

Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2018

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Question : I was seem January 2 for a UTI infection and did 7days of antibiotics. Then January 16 for UTI infection and given 3days antibiotics and was told to retest 7days after finished this was all at urgent Care. I called my primary care doctor and was retested and given 7days antibiotics but this time for a bladder infection. I'm on day 5 an feel very little relief. Should I be feeling much better by now?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Seems like recurrent infections.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your description it seems that you are having recurrent which failed to resolve with treatment.

Proper antibiotics needed to get rid of infection completely. Maybe you have chosen the wrong antibiotics or inappropriate dose or duration.

I suggest you get a urine culture and sensitivity done to know the correct organism causing the infection and to choose the correct antibiotics.

An ultrasound can also be needed. Also, check your blood sugar level to look for undetected diabetes which can cause recurrent UTI.

As of now drink plenty of water. Consult your physician and get a urine culture done.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician

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